3 months ago
Caribou’s new code enforcement officer stepping down later this month
John Gibson’s final day will be Sept. 26 and the city is accepting applications for his position until Sept. 30.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
3 months ago
Aroostook agency predicts more people than ever will need heating assistance
The average anticipated HEAP benefit payment could fall from $722 to $550 for a family of four, which would only reduce their average heat bill from $3,450 to $2,900.
3 months ago
Caribou school’s stair climb honors first responders, victims of 9/11
Amanda Baker, her criminal justice students, local first responders, their families and other community members spent the evening of Sept. 11 walking the equivalent of 10 flights of stairs at Caribou Community School.
3 months ago
Aroostook aerospace company won’t reveal location of rocket launch
VALT opened its 16,000-square-foot aerospace research center next to Presque Isle’s general aviation terminal in 2023.
3 months ago
FAA issues no-fly zone near Presque Isle for rocket launch
The FAA did not indicate whether the launch is connected to VALT Enterprizes, which operates an aerospace research center near the Presque Isle airport’s general aviation terminal.
3 months ago
Former Washburn cop accused of falsifying records pleads not guilty
Chandler Cole was arrested in March for allegedly falsifying records in the case of Erik Foote, who was missing for three months until his body was found near the Aroostook River in Caribou on April 23.
3 months ago
40 years ago, a balloonist broke records after launching from Caribou
In 1984, Air Force veteran and Orlando, Florida, native Joe Kittinger, then 56, set out to beat the Double Eagle II’s record and fly to Europe in a hot-air balloon.
3 months ago
Internet provider to start fiber construction in Caribou area
Consolidated Communications plans to expand fiber internet network lines to Caribou, Woodland, Connor Township and Perham starting Tuesday, Sept. 10.
3 months ago
Cary Medical Center celebrates 100 years with special guests
The evening’s keynote speaker, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, has many personal connections to the hospital.
3 months ago
Limestone residents to vote on public works garage, recreation funds
A public hearing and special town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 to lay out plans for the new garage and vote on reserve funding for the recreation department.
